Leading figures from the independent music sector have paid tribute to Merlin on its fifth anniversary.

Launching in May 2008, the global rights agency's goal was to create a pro-competitive efficiency enabling new music services to license its members' repertoire through one agency.

A recent analysis revealed that Merlin members’ 2012 share of leading streaming services is eclipsing this overall digital share by margins of up to 20%. The agency expects to collect over $65 million on behalf of its ...